Draft and edit bills, resolutions, and amendments for committees and Members of the Senate in the subject matter areas of elections, crime, ethics, lobbying, bankruptcy, homeland security, the Federal Trade Commission, government departments, commerce, budget, and housing. Analyze proposed legislation for legal sufficiency and constitutionality. Research the law and its development in relation to legislative proposals.

Counsel to the Virginia Department of Elections and the State Board of Elections as a member of the Financial Law and Government Support Section of the Government Operations and Transactions Division.

Drafted and edited bills, resolutions, and amendments for committees and Members of the Senate in the subject matter areas of crime, ethics, lobbying, bankruptcy, homeland security, the Federal Trade Commission, government departments, commerce, budget, and housing. Analyzed proposed legislation for legal sufficiency and constitutionality. Researched the law and its development in relation to legislative proposals.

Drafted bills and resolutions for introduction in the Senate and amendments for use by Senators during subcommittee, committee, and floor consideration of legislation. Provided guidance on drafts of bills, resolutions, and amendments on topics such as form and procedure. Advised clients on constitutional, legal, and technical problems in statutes and proposed legislation.

Civil litigation extern with the Debt Collection Section of the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia. Conducted research related to civil litigation and debt collection. Drafted memoranda and pleadings necessary to assist government agency clients in the timely and efficient collection of funds owed to the Commonwealth. Reviewed case files and attended court with attorneys to ensure effective management of client needs.

One of Wisconsin’s leading full-service law firms committed to delivering exceptional service and innovative, practical solutions to prominent Wisconsin, regional and national clients. Directed team management for three attorneys, including two paralegals and three support staff. Drafted pleadings, discovery, and correspondence in corporate creditors’ rights and condominium and homeowners association law matters. Managed scheduling of hearings and filing of pleadings in bankruptcy and state courts. Maintained database of over 300 clients and over 400 collection, foreclosure, bankruptcy, and probate matters. Designed and implemented administrative manual and protocols to ensure effective case management.Note: Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. has now partnered with Husch Blackwell LLP, and further information on the firm can be found at https://www.huschblackwell.com.

Youth development organization for high potential youth from risk-filled environments.Administered database and registration of over 900 participants, staff, and agency partners for youth development programs serving underprivileged children. Coordinated accounts payable, staff payroll, and board financial reports. Supervised administrative support staff in two offices in Western and Southeastern Wisconsin. Oversaw human resources, including background checks, personnel paperwork, and employee benefits, for staff of over 50.

General practice law firm specializing in civil and criminal cases.Ordered and streamlined client files to aid in case management for a three-attorney general practice law firm. Assisted in drafting criminal filings and discovery, as well as translation for Spanish-speaking clients. Coordinated time-entry and billing documentation in compliance with state requirements.

Designed a 10-week education program concerning Sigma Kappa standards, scholarship, and history for 30 Marquette University students. Managed risk liability documents, contracts, and correspondence between participants and national headquarters. Honored by Sigma Kappa Standards Council for outstanding leadership as Vice-President of New Member Education

Led and organized volunteer trip to Guatemala for university students. Generated publicity materials, communicated with company leadership, and managed travel paperwork. Acted as liaison between trip participants and Spanish-speaking host families and support staff.